Remember, this is an alleged pre fundraiser for their actual April Motorcycle Ride. UNBELIEVABLE!
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Thursday, December 02, 2010
Yeah, This Is Appropriate For A Deceased Child's Fundraiser
Remember, this is an alleged pre fundraiser for their actual April Motorcycle Ride. UNBELIEVABLE!
Great News From Boscov's!!!
Joe,
The awesome manager at Boscov's - Joe Nastase - has offered another INSIDE kettle at Boscov's at the gift entrance coming in from the parking lot. This is a high traffic entrance for the store.
We have a great demand for INSIDE locations and have run out of time slots at the other Centre kettles. This is WONDERFUL news for the Red Kettle Campaign as it provides more opportunity for inside ringing as well as more opportunity to help our friends and neighbors who are in need.
Intrested bell ringers should call Red Kettle Headquarters at 410-749-RING (7464) to sign up or email ringabell4tsa@verizon.net.
We just booked our first ringer there!
Thank you!
Your Friends at The Salvation Army
Armed Robbery At Willards Dash In
INCIDENT:
Armed Robbery, Robbery, 1st Degree Assault, Theft, Conspiracy
DATE:
December 1, 2010
LOCATION:
“Dash In” Store located at 7201 Main Street Willards, MD 21874
NARRATIVE:
On December 1, 2010, at approximately 2354 hours, Troopers from the Maryland State Police Salisbury Barrack responded to the “Dash In” Store located at 7201 Main Street Willards, Wicomico County, Maryland for a report of an armed robbery. A Deputy with the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office was on patrol in the area of Willards, when he observed two black males run from the “Dash In” and get into a vehicle which quickly left. The Deputy stopped the vehicle and observed paper currency on the floor of the vehicle and numerous cartons of cigarettes in the passenger compartment of the vehicle, which matched what was stolen from the Dash In. The clerk from the “Dash In” was able to positively identify two of the occupants of the vehicle as the subjects who had robbed him a short time before and who had stolen cash and cigarettes during the robbery. Wicomico Bureau of Investigations assumed the investigation. The investigation indicated that these subjects were potentially involved in a convenience store robbery that had occurred earlier in the evening in Worcester County. Investigators also obtained video surveillance from the “Dash In”. All four suspects were turned over to Wicomico County Central Booking for processing. Both juveniles were charged as adults due to the nature of the charges.
Anyone with additional information pertaining to this or any other investigation is asked to contact the Wicomico Bureau of Investigation at 410-548-4898 or Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776.
SUSPECTS:
1) Jordan Jamar Criner B/M 23 Years of age, of Berlin MD 21811
2) Dalton Earl Entzminger B/M 17 Years of age, of Accomack, VA 23301
3) Akeem Samir Mason B/M 17 Years of age, of Painter, VA 23426
4) Takeyah La’Day Mason B/F 23 Years of age, of Melfa, VA 2310
CHARGES:
Armed Robbery, Robbery, 1st Degree Assault, Theft, Conspiracy and related charges (the specific charges vary per individual).
DISPOSITION:
Under investigation
Armed Robbery, Robbery, 1st Degree Assault, Theft, Conspiracy
DATE:
December 1, 2010
LOCATION:
“Dash In” Store located at 7201 Main Street Willards, MD 21874
NARRATIVE:
On December 1, 2010, at approximately 2354 hours, Troopers from the Maryland State Police Salisbury Barrack responded to the “Dash In” Store located at 7201 Main Street Willards, Wicomico County, Maryland for a report of an armed robbery. A Deputy with the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office was on patrol in the area of Willards, when he observed two black males run from the “Dash In” and get into a vehicle which quickly left. The Deputy stopped the vehicle and observed paper currency on the floor of the vehicle and numerous cartons of cigarettes in the passenger compartment of the vehicle, which matched what was stolen from the Dash In. The clerk from the “Dash In” was able to positively identify two of the occupants of the vehicle as the subjects who had robbed him a short time before and who had stolen cash and cigarettes during the robbery. Wicomico Bureau of Investigations assumed the investigation. The investigation indicated that these subjects were potentially involved in a convenience store robbery that had occurred earlier in the evening in Worcester County. Investigators also obtained video surveillance from the “Dash In”. All four suspects were turned over to Wicomico County Central Booking for processing. Both juveniles were charged as adults due to the nature of the charges.
Anyone with additional information pertaining to this or any other investigation is asked to contact the Wicomico Bureau of Investigation at 410-548-4898 or Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776.
SUSPECTS:
1) Jordan Jamar Criner B/M 23 Years of age, of Berlin MD 21811
2) Dalton Earl Entzminger B/M 17 Years of age, of Accomack, VA 23301
3) Akeem Samir Mason B/M 17 Years of age, of Painter, VA 23426
4) Takeyah La’Day Mason B/F 23 Years of age, of Melfa, VA 2310
CHARGES:
Armed Robbery, Robbery, 1st Degree Assault, Theft, Conspiracy and related charges (the specific charges vary per individual).
DISPOSITION:
Under investigation
Don't Miss Tonight's 47 News Broadcast At 6 PM
47 News will be covering the two biker clubs hosting a beer fest in Sarah Foxwell's name. Today I got to view the flier for the event. It stated ALL proceeds will be donated. There were NO contact names, no telephone numbers and no 501 C3 non profit information.
Now, if the event was being produced by an organization like HOPE, that would be a different story. First of all, they'd have enough class to NOT hold the event from 8 PM to 12 AM. Secondly, they'd have ALL of their contact information as well as tax exempt information. More importantly, HOPE would never make the statement that ALL proceeds are going here or there. That statement may have these two groups in a bit of trouble.
Anyhow, watch 47 News tonight at 6 & 11 PM and you'll see what I'm talking about. The rest is their story.
Now, if the event was being produced by an organization like HOPE, that would be a different story. First of all, they'd have enough class to NOT hold the event from 8 PM to 12 AM. Secondly, they'd have ALL of their contact information as well as tax exempt information. More importantly, HOPE would never make the statement that ALL proceeds are going here or there. That statement may have these two groups in a bit of trouble.
Anyhow, watch 47 News tonight at 6 & 11 PM and you'll see what I'm talking about. The rest is their story.
Public Notice
PUBLIC NOTICE
A MEETING OF THE CITY OF SALISBURY BOARD OF ELECTIONS SUPERVISORS HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2010 AT 4:00 P.M.
THE MEETING WILL BE HELD IN CONFERENCE ROOM 306 OF THE GOVERNMENT OFFICE BUILDING (125 N. DIVISION STREET).
Celebrate The Imminent Return Of Jesus With 50% Off All Jewelry
When the End Times come, all world economies will collapse, leaving the unlucky survivors to barter for their survival. Precious metals and gems will be very popular. That's probably why this jewelry store in the Midwest took out local TV ads promoting their "Second Coming Sale" with 50% off all merchandise. It's not even close to Easter yet!
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Government May Use Tech To Stop Cell Phone Use In Cars
People are so insistent on driving while using their cell phones that only death in a car accident will stop them from doing so. Spurred by the prevalence of fatal accidents caused by distracted drivers -- 5,500 last year -- the government is mulling over the concept of using technology to force drivers to put down their phones.
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EA To Tiger: Start Winning Or We'll Pull Your Name Off Golf Game
Just as comments that begin with "no offense, but..." are always offensive, Electronic Arts CEO John Riccitello's ultimatum to Tiger Woods that begins "This is no threat against Tiger" is most definitely a threat against Tiger. Speaking at a media summit in New York, the CEO said the Tiger Woods PGA Tour line of video games will lose Tiger's name if he continues his slump.
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Chase Makes It Just A Little Harder To Pay Down Your Car Loan Principal
If you want to pay down the principal on your Chase car loan by adding a little extra to your payment when you pay online...well, don't bother. Sean discovered that paying a little extra on your auto loan isn't so simple. Any extra money you might send is considered an early payment for next month...not applied to the principal. Sneaky.
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NEW LAW CHANGES TRAFFIC CITATION TRIAL DATE PROCEDURE
(PIKESVILLE, MD) -- Maryland State Police are reminding motorists that if they receive a traffic citation on or after January 1, 2011, a new law requires the driver to request a trial date if they want one, instead of one being automatically assigned.
The new law gives drivers who receive a traffic citation three options:
1-Pay the full amount of the preset fine;
2-Request a hearing regarding sentencing and disposition in lieu of a trial, (meaning you do not dispute the truth of the facts as alleged in the citation, but you wish to be heard regarding sentencing); or 3-Request a trial date at the date, time and place established by the District Court.
The law requires that a person who received a citation make one of these three choices and notify the District Court within 30 days. If not, the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration will be notified and may take action to suspend the person’s driver’s license.
Previously, persons issued a citation were automatically given a trial date. The law required them to either pay the fine by the trial date, or appear in court that day to answer to the charge. Often, people waited until the day before, or even the day of trial to pay the fine. This meant the police officer who issued the citation was already scheduled to appear in court and it was too late to notify him or her that they were not needed to appear. This created scheduling difficulties for police officers and often incurred overtime expenditures for police departments required to have police officers present in court, even though they were not needed.
House Bill 829 and Senate Bill 560 were passed in the 2010 Maryland General Assembly Session and will become law on January 1st. Supporters of the new law believe this will increase efficiency in both the courts and police departments across Maryland.
State troopers believe the new law will eliminate needless trips to court and supervisors will be better able to schedule the deployment of personnel. State Police commanders believe there will be an overall cost savings to the Department in overtime pay. They also believe the new procedure will keep troopers on patrol who would otherwise be in court waiting for a case in which they ultimately were not needed.
The new law does not apply to citations issued for ‘must appear’ violations, such as drunk driving. Persons receiving citations for ‘must appear’ offenses will be automatically notified by either a circuit court or the District Court of a trial date and location where they must appear.
Information about the new procedure will be printed on citations given to motorists. Troopers will be reminding motorists of the new procedure when citations are issued. Persons with questions can also visit the District Court of Maryland website at www.mdcourts.gov/district, or call 1-800-492-2656.
The new law gives drivers who receive a traffic citation three options:
1-Pay the full amount of the preset fine;
2-Request a hearing regarding sentencing and disposition in lieu of a trial, (meaning you do not dispute the truth of the facts as alleged in the citation, but you wish to be heard regarding sentencing); or 3-Request a trial date at the date, time and place established by the District Court.
The law requires that a person who received a citation make one of these three choices and notify the District Court within 30 days. If not, the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration will be notified and may take action to suspend the person’s driver’s license.
Previously, persons issued a citation were automatically given a trial date. The law required them to either pay the fine by the trial date, or appear in court that day to answer to the charge. Often, people waited until the day before, or even the day of trial to pay the fine. This meant the police officer who issued the citation was already scheduled to appear in court and it was too late to notify him or her that they were not needed to appear. This created scheduling difficulties for police officers and often incurred overtime expenditures for police departments required to have police officers present in court, even though they were not needed.
House Bill 829 and Senate Bill 560 were passed in the 2010 Maryland General Assembly Session and will become law on January 1st. Supporters of the new law believe this will increase efficiency in both the courts and police departments across Maryland.
State troopers believe the new law will eliminate needless trips to court and supervisors will be better able to schedule the deployment of personnel. State Police commanders believe there will be an overall cost savings to the Department in overtime pay. They also believe the new procedure will keep troopers on patrol who would otherwise be in court waiting for a case in which they ultimately were not needed.
The new law does not apply to citations issued for ‘must appear’ violations, such as drunk driving. Persons receiving citations for ‘must appear’ offenses will be automatically notified by either a circuit court or the District Court of a trial date and location where they must appear.
Information about the new procedure will be printed on citations given to motorists. Troopers will be reminding motorists of the new procedure when citations are issued. Persons with questions can also visit the District Court of Maryland website at www.mdcourts.gov/district, or call 1-800-492-2656.
Pension Commission Will Vote On Cutting Benefits, COLAs
The commission studying changes to state pensions and retiree benefits will vote in two weeks on whether to recommend that the General Assembly and governor raise the retirement age, trim the cost of health insurance benefits, and eliminate cost-of-living increases for at least five years.
Casper Taylor Jr., the former speaker of the House of Delegates who heads the Public Employees’ and Retirees’ Benefit Sustainability Commission, said the goal is not just to make the pensions more sustainable in the long term, but to save $400 million to $500 million in the next fiscal year.
Taylor told the commission he also favors shifting 40% of the cost of teachers pensions to the county governments, rather than the 50-50 cost sharing passed by the state Senate last year.
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Casper Taylor Jr., the former speaker of the House of Delegates who heads the Public Employees’ and Retirees’ Benefit Sustainability Commission, said the goal is not just to make the pensions more sustainable in the long term, but to save $400 million to $500 million in the next fiscal year.
Taylor told the commission he also favors shifting 40% of the cost of teachers pensions to the county governments, rather than the 50-50 cost sharing passed by the state Senate last year.
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Update On James M. Bennett High School Keychains
James M. Bennett High School sold 272 keychains made from the gym floor of old JMB during the new school’s Nov. 27 open house.
The keychains proved very popular with those who wanted to have a last piece of the old school. Sales of the $10 keychains will support the continued maintenance of and improvements to the James M. Bennett High Memorial Garden.
No more keychains from the gym floor are available for sale, but JMB fans will soon be able to purchase keychains made from another part of the old school, library shelves. Former JMB parents who purchased the shelves at auction last summer have donated some of the maple shelves for the keychain project. A sale date for these $10 keychains will be announced in the near future, with all proceeds going to the Coach Orr Memorial Scholarship Fund, in honor of the late track coach.
The keychains proved very popular with those who wanted to have a last piece of the old school. Sales of the $10 keychains will support the continued maintenance of and improvements to the James M. Bennett High Memorial Garden.
No more keychains from the gym floor are available for sale, but JMB fans will soon be able to purchase keychains made from another part of the old school, library shelves. Former JMB parents who purchased the shelves at auction last summer have donated some of the maple shelves for the keychain project. A sale date for these $10 keychains will be announced in the near future, with all proceeds going to the Coach Orr Memorial Scholarship Fund, in honor of the late track coach.
HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS BRING BASKETBALL’S FIRST-EVER 4-POINT SHOT TO SALISBURY
Game-changing 4-pointer to make its mark
at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center in Salisbury on March 14
at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center in Salisbury on March 14
Tickets go on-sale Wednesday, December 8 at 10:00A.M.
(Salisbury, MD) The Harlem Globetrotters, who have contributed more innovations to the game of basketball than any other team in history, have implemented the first-ever 4-point shot as part of all of its games on the team’s 2011 “4 Times the Fun” North American tour, the team’s record 85th season of touring.
The Globetrotters will debut the 4-pointer to a national audience on Sunday, December 5, at 7:30 p.m. EST, when ESPN2 telecasts the Globetrotters’ game against the Washington Generals from the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney World in Orlando, FL.
This game-changing innovation will be on display when the Globetrotters take on the Washington Generals at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center on Monday, March 14, 2011 at 7:00P.M.
Tickets, starting at $21.00, will be on sale at 10:00A.M. on December 8th at http://www.wicomicociviccenter.org/, the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center box office, or by phone at 410-548-4911. Information on group and scout tickets can also be found at http://www.harlemglobetrotters.com/.
“The Globetrotters have been at the forefront of basketball’s evolution throughout the sport’s history,” said Globetrotters CEO Kurt Schneider. “From the alley-oop to the slam dunk to the behind-the-back pass, the Globetrotters have long brought innovations to basketball that are now staples of the game, and we’re confident the 4-point shot will change the game of basketball going forward.”
Throughout the 2011 North American tour, which will travel to 220 cities in 46 U.S. States and six Canadian provinces between December 26 and April 17, every Globetrotters game will now feature two designated 4-point shooting spots on each side of midcourt, each located 35 feet from the basket (the spots are 12 feet beyond the NBA’s official 3-point line). The 4-point option is expected to further open up the playing floor for the Globetrotters as well as their opponents, the Generals, and is expected to generate even more high-scoring action and competitive play.
“Bring it,” said Washington Generals President Red Klotz, whose team has not beaten the Globetrotters since January 1971, when Klotz himself sank a game-winning shot in Martin, TN. “Long-range marksmanship is a Generals trademark, and we’ve already installed several new plays to take advantage of the 4-pointer. If anything, this only makes us stronger.”
“I only wish they had this shot when I was playing,” said Globetrotter Legend Curly Neal, one of only five Globetrotters in history to have his jersey number retired. “I could have lit up that scoreboard all night long.”
Sponsored by Campbell Soup Company, Howard Johnson Hotels, America’s Best Contacts and Eyeglasses, Greyhound Lines and Spalding, the Original Harlem Globetrotters continue a world famous tradition of ball handling wizardry, basketball artistry and one-of-a-kind family entertainment that continues to thrill fans of all ages.
Throughout their history, the Globetrotters have showcased their iconic talents in 120 countries and territories on six continents, often breaking down cultural and societal barriers while providing fans with their first-ever basketball experience. Proud inductees of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, the Globetrotters have entertained hundreds of millions of fans—among them popes, kings, queens, and presidents—over more than eight thrilling decades.
Can You Help Identify This Person
Date of Incident: 25 September 2010
Location: 1400 block of Camden Avenue, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Pending
Narrative: On 25 September 2010 a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation into a theft that occurred in the 1400 block of Camden Avenue. During the incident, a credit card that had been taken was used at a business in Salisbury. We are asking the public’s help in identifying this person of interest seen in these still photos taken from surveillance video.
Anyone who may be able to identify this individual is asked to contact the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office at 410-548-4891. You may also provide information anonymously to Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776. Tips called in to Crime Solvers may be eligible for a cash reward.
Complaint 10-4173
Charges: Theft
Quote Of The Day
Who said this?
"The time is now near at hand which must probably determine whether Americans are to be freemen or slaves, whether they are to have any property they can call their own, whether their houses and farms are to be pillaged and destroyed, and they consighned to a state of wretchedness from which no human efforts will probably deliver them. The fate of unborn millions will now depend, under God, on the courage and conduct of this army. Our cruel and unrelenting enemy leaves us no choice but a brave resistance or the most abject submission. This is all we can expect. We have therefore to resolve to conquer or die. Our own country's honor calls upon us for a vigorous and manly exertion, and if we now shamefully fail we shall become infamous to the whole world. Let us therefore rely upon the goodness of the cause, and the aid of the Supreme Being in whose hands victory is, to animate and incourage us to great and noble actions. The eyes of all our countrymen are now upon us, and we shall have their blessings and praises if, happily, we are the instrument of saving them from the tyranny meditated against them. Let us therefore animate and encourage each other and show the whole world that a freeman contending for LIBERTY on his own ground is superior to any slavish mercenary on earth."
George Washington, July2, 1776
Sounds eerily relavent
"The time is now near at hand which must probably determine whether Americans are to be freemen or slaves, whether they are to have any property they can call their own, whether their houses and farms are to be pillaged and destroyed, and they consighned to a state of wretchedness from which no human efforts will probably deliver them. The fate of unborn millions will now depend, under God, on the courage and conduct of this army. Our cruel and unrelenting enemy leaves us no choice but a brave resistance or the most abject submission. This is all we can expect. We have therefore to resolve to conquer or die. Our own country's honor calls upon us for a vigorous and manly exertion, and if we now shamefully fail we shall become infamous to the whole world. Let us therefore rely upon the goodness of the cause, and the aid of the Supreme Being in whose hands victory is, to animate and incourage us to great and noble actions. The eyes of all our countrymen are now upon us, and we shall have their blessings and praises if, happily, we are the instrument of saving them from the tyranny meditated against them. Let us therefore animate and encourage each other and show the whole world that a freeman contending for LIBERTY on his own ground is superior to any slavish mercenary on earth."
George Washington, July2, 1776
Sounds eerily relavent
Somerset County Sheriff's Office Press Releases
Devall Domnic Jackson of Crisfield, arrested 11-24-10 regarding a warrant for failing to appear in court, resisting arrest, obstructing and hindering police, disorderly conduct, and fail to obey a lawful order. Sheriff Deputies along with Crisfield Police officers attempted to arrest Jackson on an arrest warrant. Jackson fled law enforcement on foot, and was later captured after entering a unknown Crisfield residence. Jackson was later held on a $10,000 bond.
Robert Lee Hudson Jr. of Baltimore, arrested 11-26-10 regarding a warrant for second degree assault, and malicious destruction of property. Hudson was later released on a personal recognizance bond.
John Wesley Evans 3rd. of Mardela, arrested 11-29-10 regarding a theft warrant out of Wicomico County. Evans was later turned over to the Wicomico County Sheriff's Office. The arrest was a result of a traffic stop conducted by Deputies on Ocean Highway.
Liantwanette Lashanetta Lumpkin of Salisbury, arrested 11-30-10 on a warrant regarding failure to appear in court for child support. Lumpkin was later held on a $500.00 bond.
Juvenile arrested at Washington High School on 11-30-10. The arrest was a result of a reported fight between students. Deputies arrested a juvenile for second degree assault, and disturbing school functions. The juvenile was later released to parents pending juvenile court actions.
Frank James Sterling Sr. of Crisfield, arrested on a warrant regarding violation of a protective order. Sterling was later released on personal recognizance.
Update On Salvation Army Bell Ringing Openings
Joe -
We've had a block of very desirable times at Walmart North Retail just become available.
Friday, 12/3 from 5 to 9
Monday, 12/6 - 5 to 9
Wednesday, 12/8 - 5 to 9
Friday, 12/10 - 5 to 9
Saturday, 12/11 - 1 to 6
Monday, 12/13 - 5 to 9
Wednesday, 12/15 - 5 to 9
Also, we have an opening this evening at the Fruitland Walmart from 6 to 9 Grocery Entrance.
Good Morning
Due to some technical difficulties I will be taking a brief break this morning from Posting articles. I will resume as early as I can so please be patient.
Palestinian Arabs Upset Over Hannukah Menorahs
The local Jewish leadership in Judea and Samaria has put up oversized Hannukah menorahs throughout the land of the Forefathers – and the local Arabs don't seem to like it.
The "WAFA" Palestinian Authority News Agency reported Wednesday about a new large menorah put up at Tapuach Junction, near Shechem, on its Arabic-language website.
“Witnesses said that the menorah was set by a crane near the Za'tara triangle [Tapuach Junction], a few kilometers south of Nablus [Shechem], and pointed out that this region is a center to a number of extremist Jewish settlements.
"The menorah is often used in Jewish religious rituals, and it seeks to impose settler ideology in the West Bank [Judea and Samaria] through these actions," WAFA complained.
David Ha'ivri, Director of the Shomron Liaison Office, said in response: “Hannukah is one of the most nationally identifying holidays of the Jewish people. We celebrate the amazing victories of the Maccabees who fought against all odds and succeeded in freeing our holy city Jerusalem from the Greek invaders and re-lit the candles of the Menorah on the Temple Mount.”
“Historically, all of the battles of the Jewish army under the leadership of Yehudah Maccabee took place within the areas of Judea and Samaria and the most famous of them all was the purification of the Temple Mount.
“Those are the events that we celebrate for eight days starting tonight. Around the world, Jews will hold public displays of the candle lighting but there is no place more significant for showing the light of Hannukah than Judea and Samaria.”
The Yesha Council, an umbrella group of the Jewish local authorities in Judea and Samaria, is holding public candle-lighting ceremonies on every night of Hannukah except Friday and Saturday evenings, at different sites of Maccabean victories.
(Source- INN)
[Happy Hannukah to all our readers who celebrate the holidays-- Editor]
Short Video Of Black Friday
This video has a monologue description of our Lost Society. It is powerful and interesting
http://www.infowars.com/the-madness-of-a-lost-society
GOP Senators: First Things First
Republican senators said Wednesday they will block all business in the chamber until Democrats tackle the long-overdue spending bills and impending tax increases, raising the level of brinkmanship to new heights even as House Democrats prepared to push ahead with a partisan tax vote Thursday.
House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer said the chamber will vote on a bill that would extend the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts for most Americans, but would mean a tax increase for those making more than $250,000.
That vote comes even as a high-level working group organized by President Obama and congressional leaders met to try to make a binding deal, and even as Senate Republicans said they won't accept tax increases that could affect small businesses.
"It says that every Republicans will vote against proceeding to any legislative matter until we've funded the government and protected every taxpayer from a tax hike," said Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Kentucky Republican. "Basically, first things first."
All 42 Senate Republicans - including Sen. Mark Steven Kirk of Illinois, who was sworn in Monday - signed a letter saying they will filibuster anything Democrats try to do "until the Senate has acted to fund the government and we have prevented the tax increase that is currently awaiting all American taxpayers."
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House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer said the chamber will vote on a bill that would extend the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts for most Americans, but would mean a tax increase for those making more than $250,000.
That vote comes even as a high-level working group organized by President Obama and congressional leaders met to try to make a binding deal, and even as Senate Republicans said they won't accept tax increases that could affect small businesses.
"It says that every Republicans will vote against proceeding to any legislative matter until we've funded the government and protected every taxpayer from a tax hike," said Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Kentucky Republican. "Basically, first things first."
All 42 Senate Republicans - including Sen. Mark Steven Kirk of Illinois, who was sworn in Monday - signed a letter saying they will filibuster anything Democrats try to do "until the Senate has acted to fund the government and we have prevented the tax increase that is currently awaiting all American taxpayers."
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50,000 Inmates Claim Tax Refunds, Report No Wages
A government investigator says nearly 50,000 prison inmates claimed more than $130 million in tax refunds this year without providing any wage information to the IRS.
A report by the Treasury Department's inspector general for tax administration stops short of saying the refunds were fraudulently claimed. It does, however, say the Internal Revenue Service should investigate further.
The report, scheduled for release on Thursday, is the latest in a series of audits looking at prison inmates claiming tax credits and other government payments.
Waters Wants Answers
Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) is calling on the ethics committee to explain why it placed the two attorneys handling her case on administrative leave the same day it delayed her public trial.
“It appears that we now know the real reason for the delay: Something has gone wrong in the ethics process,” she said in a lengthy statement issued late Wednesday afternoon.
She also called into the question the panel’s integrity and argued the investigative process had been compromised.
“We don’t know the specifics, but we know that the integrity of the committee and its investigative process have been compromised,” she said. “The longer the committee withholds the details of its actions, the more the public’s confidence in the House ethics process is eroded.”
Cindy Morgan Kim, the deputy chief counsel and lead attorney on the Waters case, and Stacy Sovereign, who supplemented Kim on the case, were placed on administrative leave the same day Reps. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), who chairs the panel, and Jo Bonner (R-Ala.), its ranking member, announced an indefinite delay of Waters's public trial, which was set to begin Nov. 29.
The action could sound the death knell for the Waters’s case. It no doubt gives her leverage to achieve a reduced penalty if not a dismissal of the case.
Waters’s wasted little time in seizing on the news and said she has long been concerned about the committee’s unsupported conclusions, often contradictory arguments and unfounded negative references.
“It now seems that these concerns were justified, as the committee’s sanctioning of its own attorneys is an acknowledgement of flaws and failures in the Committee’s processes and handling of my case,” she said.
“The committee must reveal immediately the circumstances that prompted its action. Transparency is of the utmost importance at this critical moment.
“It appears that we now know the real reason for the delay: Something has gone wrong in the ethics process,” she said in a lengthy statement issued late Wednesday afternoon.
She also called into the question the panel’s integrity and argued the investigative process had been compromised.
“We don’t know the specifics, but we know that the integrity of the committee and its investigative process have been compromised,” she said. “The longer the committee withholds the details of its actions, the more the public’s confidence in the House ethics process is eroded.”
Cindy Morgan Kim, the deputy chief counsel and lead attorney on the Waters case, and Stacy Sovereign, who supplemented Kim on the case, were placed on administrative leave the same day Reps. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), who chairs the panel, and Jo Bonner (R-Ala.), its ranking member, announced an indefinite delay of Waters's public trial, which was set to begin Nov. 29.
The action could sound the death knell for the Waters’s case. It no doubt gives her leverage to achieve a reduced penalty if not a dismissal of the case.
Waters’s wasted little time in seizing on the news and said she has long been concerned about the committee’s unsupported conclusions, often contradictory arguments and unfounded negative references.
“It now seems that these concerns were justified, as the committee’s sanctioning of its own attorneys is an acknowledgement of flaws and failures in the Committee’s processes and handling of my case,” she said.
“The committee must reveal immediately the circumstances that prompted its action. Transparency is of the utmost importance at this critical moment.
Second Juvenile Assault
DATE & TIME: 12-01-10 @ 2020 hrs
LOCATION: 8798 Bi-State Blvd. Delmar, Wicomico Co., MD. 21801
CASE NUMBER: 10-54-010576
CRIME:
1. Assault 2nd degree
2. False Imprisonment
VICTIM: Sue Anna Sullivan age 62 of Delmar, Maryland
Accused: 15 year old of Dagsboro, Delaware
BRIEF RESUME: On above date and time the Salisbury Barrack was contacted by the above victim who had stated that her foster child had assaulted her and held her in the residence against her will. Responding Troopers learned that the 15 year old got into an argument with his foster parent/above victim about him skipping school today. The argument continued and the juvenile assaulted the victim again and refused to let her leave the residence to contact the police. Eventually the victim did get to call 911 and responding Troopers arrested the juvenile. The victim did suffer minor injuries and she refused treatment. Contact was made with a representative from the Department of Juvenile Justice in reference to detaining the juvenile and he was detained at juvenile detention facility.
LOCATION: 8798 Bi-State Blvd. Delmar, Wicomico Co., MD. 21801
CASE NUMBER: 10-54-010576
CRIME:
1. Assault 2nd degree
2. False Imprisonment
VICTIM: Sue Anna Sullivan age 62 of Delmar, Maryland
Accused: 15 year old of Dagsboro, Delaware
BRIEF RESUME: On above date and time the Salisbury Barrack was contacted by the above victim who had stated that her foster child had assaulted her and held her in the residence against her will. Responding Troopers learned that the 15 year old got into an argument with his foster parent/above victim about him skipping school today. The argument continued and the juvenile assaulted the victim again and refused to let her leave the residence to contact the police. Eventually the victim did get to call 911 and responding Troopers arrested the juvenile. The victim did suffer minor injuries and she refused treatment. Contact was made with a representative from the Department of Juvenile Justice in reference to detaining the juvenile and he was detained at juvenile detention facility.
MSP Press Release
DATE & TIME: 12-01-10 @ 1632 hrs
LOCATION: Riverside Drive Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD. 21801
CASE NUMBER: 10-54-010571
CRIME: 1. Assault 2nd degree
2. Reckless endangerment
VICTIM: Tina Jarvis age 43 of Dagsboro, Delaware
Accused: 17 year old of Dagsboro, Delaware
BRIEF RESUME: On above date and time the victim came walking into the Salisbury Barrack crying and asking for help. She stated that she was driving on Riverside Drive in Salisbury with her 17 year old son and 7 year old daughter in the vehicle. She stated that her son became upset with her over not getting something that wanted. She reported that her son punched her seven to eight times in the arm while she was driving the vehicle. She stated that she told her son that she was not going to take his abuse anymore and she was reporting it to the police. The 17 year old was arrested by Troopers from the Salisbury. Contact was made with a representative from the Department of Juvenile Justice in reference to detaining the juvenile and he was detained at juvenile detention facility.
LOCATION: Riverside Drive Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD. 21801
CASE NUMBER: 10-54-010571
CRIME: 1. Assault 2nd degree
2. Reckless endangerment
VICTIM: Tina Jarvis age 43 of Dagsboro, Delaware
Accused: 17 year old of Dagsboro, Delaware
BRIEF RESUME: On above date and time the victim came walking into the Salisbury Barrack crying and asking for help. She stated that she was driving on Riverside Drive in Salisbury with her 17 year old son and 7 year old daughter in the vehicle. She stated that her son became upset with her over not getting something that wanted. She reported that her son punched her seven to eight times in the arm while she was driving the vehicle. She stated that she told her son that she was not going to take his abuse anymore and she was reporting it to the police. The 17 year old was arrested by Troopers from the Salisbury. Contact was made with a representative from the Department of Juvenile Justice in reference to detaining the juvenile and he was detained at juvenile detention facility.
GOP Determined Not To Bend On Taxation
Republican lawmakers have repeatedly vowed not to endorse any tax increases, making it likely they will turn to other bargaining chips to strike a deal with the White House on the expiring tax cuts.
Lawmakers from both parties sat down on Wednesday with representatives of the Obama administration in the hopes of ironing out an agreement, but it is doubtful that Republicans will meet them halfway.
While Democrats have indicated they are willing to bend on Obama’s plan to lift taxes on families making more than $250,000 a year, Republicans assert any tax increase will do further harm to the ailing economy.
Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) recently proposed extending all the George W. Bush-era tax cuts except for people making more than $1 million annually. Republicans quickly rejected that plan.
Conservative-leaning groups anticipate some sort of extension of the tax cuts for all brackets. Anything less than such an extension would trigger strong criticism from the right.
If Republicans agree to any tax hike, it would be “completely catastrophic,” according to Ryan Ellis, the director of tax policy for Americans for Tax Reform.
“I think you’d find not only us but the entire American conservative movement go apoplectic, because that’s been the expectation,” he said.
Based on that pressure and their public statements on the campaign trial, Republican negotiators are likely to use bargaining chips that have nothing to do with taxes.
President Obama is strongly urging lawmakers to approve a pending U.S.-Russia treaty and to extend unemployment benefits. Senate Republicans have softened their stance on the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) in recent days and have said they will not back an unemployment-benefits bill until a tax deal is in place.
Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl (Ariz.), one of several GOP negotiators on the tax cuts, is a key figure on START. Kyl last month indicated the Senate should not tackle START in the lame duck, but in recent days has indicated it could be addressed this month in the upper chamber.
Kyl said Wednesday that if negotiators don’t reach a deal on the Bush taxes within a week, “then you’re not going to have time to do START.”
Meanwhile, two high-profile conservatives, Rep. Mike Pence (R-Ind.) and Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.), will formally introduce legislation on Thursday seeking to extend all the tax rates permanently. Both House GOP Leader John Boehner (Ohio) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) support a permanent extension of the Bush-era tax cuts. However, many Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill believe the tax cuts will be extended for a certain amount of time.
Lawmakers from both parties sat down on Wednesday with representatives of the Obama administration in the hopes of ironing out an agreement, but it is doubtful that Republicans will meet them halfway.
While Democrats have indicated they are willing to bend on Obama’s plan to lift taxes on families making more than $250,000 a year, Republicans assert any tax increase will do further harm to the ailing economy.
Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) recently proposed extending all the George W. Bush-era tax cuts except for people making more than $1 million annually. Republicans quickly rejected that plan.
Conservative-leaning groups anticipate some sort of extension of the tax cuts for all brackets. Anything less than such an extension would trigger strong criticism from the right.
If Republicans agree to any tax hike, it would be “completely catastrophic,” according to Ryan Ellis, the director of tax policy for Americans for Tax Reform.
“I think you’d find not only us but the entire American conservative movement go apoplectic, because that’s been the expectation,” he said.
Based on that pressure and their public statements on the campaign trial, Republican negotiators are likely to use bargaining chips that have nothing to do with taxes.
President Obama is strongly urging lawmakers to approve a pending U.S.-Russia treaty and to extend unemployment benefits. Senate Republicans have softened their stance on the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) in recent days and have said they will not back an unemployment-benefits bill until a tax deal is in place.
Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl (Ariz.), one of several GOP negotiators on the tax cuts, is a key figure on START. Kyl last month indicated the Senate should not tackle START in the lame duck, but in recent days has indicated it could be addressed this month in the upper chamber.
Kyl said Wednesday that if negotiators don’t reach a deal on the Bush taxes within a week, “then you’re not going to have time to do START.”
Meanwhile, two high-profile conservatives, Rep. Mike Pence (R-Ind.) and Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.), will formally introduce legislation on Thursday seeking to extend all the tax rates permanently. Both House GOP Leader John Boehner (Ohio) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) support a permanent extension of the Bush-era tax cuts. However, many Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill believe the tax cuts will be extended for a certain amount of time.
Now Hispanic, Female Farmers Plead For Bias Claims Action
Despite seeing Congress pass funding to resolve black farmers’ claims this week, the Agriculture Department (USDA) is still under pressure to settle discrimination claims from minority groups.
Advocates for Hispanic and female farmers claiming discrimination by USDA say they have not been treated the same as their black and Native American counterparts by the Obama administration.
“[Blacks and Native Americans] are going to get more money and a better process. It is a slap in the face,” said Stephen Hill, a partner at Howrey who represents Hispanic farmers.
At stake in the cases is hundreds of millions of dollars in government money that lawyers are trying to secure for their clients to resolve longstanding discrimination lawsuits.
The new black farmers’ settlement, known as Pigford II, is capped at about $1.25 billion. That total includes the $1.15 billion the House passed Tuesday, along with $100 million already authorized to pay off discrimination claims in the 2008 farm bill.
Separately, USDA has reached a $760 million settlement with Native American farmers, a case known as Keepseagle.
USDA has been trying to negotiate similar agreements with Hispanic and female farmers. The department has offered about $1.33 billion to be split between claimants in the Hispanic farmers’ case, known as Garcia, and the female farmers’ case, known as Love. That is not as much as black or Native American farmers stand to receive from their respective settlements.
Lawyers for both groups say that the department should recognize their claims are just as valid as black farmers’.
[One must wonder how much the farmers will actually get, and how much will go to these lawyers--- Editor]
More here
Advocates for Hispanic and female farmers claiming discrimination by USDA say they have not been treated the same as their black and Native American counterparts by the Obama administration.
“[Blacks and Native Americans] are going to get more money and a better process. It is a slap in the face,” said Stephen Hill, a partner at Howrey who represents Hispanic farmers.
At stake in the cases is hundreds of millions of dollars in government money that lawyers are trying to secure for their clients to resolve longstanding discrimination lawsuits.
The new black farmers’ settlement, known as Pigford II, is capped at about $1.25 billion. That total includes the $1.15 billion the House passed Tuesday, along with $100 million already authorized to pay off discrimination claims in the 2008 farm bill.
Separately, USDA has reached a $760 million settlement with Native American farmers, a case known as Keepseagle.
USDA has been trying to negotiate similar agreements with Hispanic and female farmers. The department has offered about $1.33 billion to be split between claimants in the Hispanic farmers’ case, known as Garcia, and the female farmers’ case, known as Love. That is not as much as black or Native American farmers stand to receive from their respective settlements.
Lawyers for both groups say that the department should recognize their claims are just as valid as black farmers’.
[One must wonder how much the farmers will actually get, and how much will go to these lawyers--- Editor]
More here
Reid To File Cloture On DREAM Act TODAY - Call Your Senators NOW!
Today Sen. Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) stated that he planned to file a cloture motion on the DREAM Act this evening -- beginning debate on the legislation and possibly forcing a vote in the Senate as soon as Thursday! (CQ Today, Nov. 30, 2010)
Three versions of the DREAM Act are alive in the Senate and there is no telling which version of the bill Sen. Reid will advance. Even White House representatives claimed to not know which version of the bill Sen. Reid would file cloture on during a conference call with amnesty advocates this afternoon. While Sen. Reid and Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) continue to mislead the public into believing that the DREAM Act would only benefit children, in reality, all three Senate versions of the bill contain a retroactive benefits provision that would grant amnesty to illegal aliens of virtually any age. Moreover, once illegal aliens receive amnesty they will be able (at the age of 21) to petition the government to bring in their parents, siblings, and other family members.
Call your Senators NOW and tell them that you want our immigration laws enforced, not another amnesty that encourages more illegal immigration. Tell them:
The DREAM Act rewards those who broke U.S. immigration laws and only encourages more illegal immigration;
The DREAM Act unfairly allows illegal alien students to tap federal and state benefits, when those benefits are desperately needed by Americans who are struggling every day to make ends meet.
The White House and open borders lobby are fighting hard to get the DREAM Act passed--we need to work even harder to make sure that it doesn't! NOW is the time to act and to call your Senators. If you don't take action, the only voices they will hear will be the ones that support amnesty, open borders, and immigration policies that serve special interests, not the interests of Americans.
Three versions of the DREAM Act are alive in the Senate and there is no telling which version of the bill Sen. Reid will advance. Even White House representatives claimed to not know which version of the bill Sen. Reid would file cloture on during a conference call with amnesty advocates this afternoon. While Sen. Reid and Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) continue to mislead the public into believing that the DREAM Act would only benefit children, in reality, all three Senate versions of the bill contain a retroactive benefits provision that would grant amnesty to illegal aliens of virtually any age. Moreover, once illegal aliens receive amnesty they will be able (at the age of 21) to petition the government to bring in their parents, siblings, and other family members.
Call your Senators NOW and tell them that you want our immigration laws enforced, not another amnesty that encourages more illegal immigration. Tell them:
The DREAM Act rewards those who broke U.S. immigration laws and only encourages more illegal immigration;
The DREAM Act unfairly allows illegal alien students to tap federal and state benefits, when those benefits are desperately needed by Americans who are struggling every day to make ends meet.
The White House and open borders lobby are fighting hard to get the DREAM Act passed--we need to work even harder to make sure that it doesn't! NOW is the time to act and to call your Senators. If you don't take action, the only voices they will hear will be the ones that support amnesty, open borders, and immigration policies that serve special interests, not the interests of Americans.
SCAMS RUNNING CURRENTLY
Joe- Just wanted to report to you and your public that the "scams are running for the holidays" Yesterday I received a call from "Fraud Dept. Card Services" that back in 2006!!!! someone had tried to use our credit card and tried to charge over $3,000.00! and first report of this was the call yesterday!!!! in the first place rational people would know you would be notified of this before 4 years elapsed! I notified them after 4 supervisors that this was utterly ridiculous and I wanted a letter from them stating the fact that I did not ever have such a card, and that what ever they think they had was to be closed and never contact us again. After this to be on the safe side I obtained on line a credit report, and even further contacted the credit cards we have, which is two about this matter no attempted fraud has ever been attempted or reported at all. Be very careful what they are trying to do is to get you upset that these things occured and you need additional fraud protection on your cards, which benefits them. Know your credit card company services and know that with a credit report and calls to your credit card companies you can catch fraud quickly. These credit reports can be obtained minutes online, per a local collection agency the best they recommend is Annual Credit Report.com. Please everyone have a safe happy Merriest of Christmas, and the best New Year.
Salisbury Police Department Press Releases
On November 29, 2010 at approximately 9:37 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police were on routine patrol in the area E. Church Street and Naylor Street and attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle operated by the below listed suspect for traffic violations. The vehicle fled from the officers and pulled behind a residence on the eight hundred (800) block of East Church Street. The officers located the suspect who gave the officers false identification information. The suspect was positively identified and placed under arrest for trespassing on the property, which was posted. A search of the vehicle, incident to arrest, revealed a set of brass knuckles. During the investigation the suspect became disorderly and disruptive to the area.
ARRESTED: Timothy Lee Price, 43 years of age
Delmar, Delaware
CHARGES: Trespassing
Disorderly conduct
Possession of a dangerous weapon
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 201000046908
On November 30, 2010 at approximately 9:33 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police were in the area of District Court on Baptist Street and observed the below listed suspect shouting and using profanity near the front entrance. The suspect had become enraged inside of the court house and had been escorted outside where she continued to be disorderly. The officers attempted numerous times to calm the suspect with negative results. The suspect was arrested and once arrested, resisted the officers.
ARRESTED: Shelley Marie Waters, 29 years of age
Snow Hill, Maryland
CHARGES: Disorderly conduct
Failure to obey a lawful order
Obstructing and hindering an investigation
Resisting arrest
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 201000046973
On November 30, 2010 at approximately 6:40 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to the JC Penney Department Store at the Centre at Salisbury for the report of an employee theft. Upon arrival the officers met with store security who advised that the below listed suspect, an employee, had been observed taking U.S. currency and merchandise from the store. The suspect was employed as a cashier and the thefts occurred over a one (1) month period.
ARRESTED: Brianna Lynn Himmel, 18 years of age
Laurel, Delaware
CHARGES: Theft (over $ 1,000 and under $ 10,000)
Theft scheme
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 201000047028
ARRESTED: Timothy Lee Price, 43 years of age
Delmar, Delaware
CHARGES: Trespassing
Disorderly conduct
Possession of a dangerous weapon
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 201000046908
On November 30, 2010 at approximately 9:33 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police were in the area of District Court on Baptist Street and observed the below listed suspect shouting and using profanity near the front entrance. The suspect had become enraged inside of the court house and had been escorted outside where she continued to be disorderly. The officers attempted numerous times to calm the suspect with negative results. The suspect was arrested and once arrested, resisted the officers.
ARRESTED: Shelley Marie Waters, 29 years of age
Snow Hill, Maryland
CHARGES: Disorderly conduct
Failure to obey a lawful order
Obstructing and hindering an investigation
Resisting arrest
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 201000046973
On November 30, 2010 at approximately 6:40 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to the JC Penney Department Store at the Centre at Salisbury for the report of an employee theft. Upon arrival the officers met with store security who advised that the below listed suspect, an employee, had been observed taking U.S. currency and merchandise from the store. The suspect was employed as a cashier and the thefts occurred over a one (1) month period.
ARRESTED: Brianna Lynn Himmel, 18 years of age
Laurel, Delaware
CHARGES: Theft (over $ 1,000 and under $ 10,000)
Theft scheme
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 201000047028
Fraud Investigation
The Salisbury Police Department Criminal Investigation Division is investigating a report of check fraud. During the investigation, detectives have captured a video surveillance image of a person passing one of the fraudulent checks in question. Police are trying to identify this person for questioning in an attempt to resolve the investigation. The Salisbury Police Department is asking for anyone who can positively identify the male subject within the attached video, to contact the Salisbury Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division at (410)548-3113.